Laboratory Technician I - Eurofins Built Environment Testing East - Cary, NC

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA); Cary (NC); On-site; USD 20,000 - 29,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Comprehensive medical coverage

Life and disability insurance

401(k) with company match

Paid holidays

Paid time off

Dental and vision options

Job summary

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) is seeking a Laboratory Technician I to support TEM department operations. You will perform general lab tasks, prep samples (bulk, AHERA, soil, dust), log samples, calibrate equipment, and maintain glassware while ensuring safe, efficient lab practices.

The role requires basic chemistry coursework, reliable teamwork, and strong attention to detail in a fast-paced environment. Monday–Friday schedule with potential weekend work and $18/hour pay.

Qualifications

• High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience.
• Ability to work in a fast-paced, evolving environment.
• Strong attention to detail and accuracy in lab tasks.

Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision.
• Performs sample preparation (Bulk, AHERA, Soil, Dust).
• Performs sample log in and equipment calibrations.
• Maintains, cleans, and prepares glassware and lab appliances for TEM sample prep.
• Stocks laboratory supplies and supports other lab areas as needed.

Skills

Team player

Attention to detail

Multitask

Problem solving

Communication

Organizational skills

Computer skills

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Micropipettes

Tweezers

Job description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic, and labelling is accurate.

Eurofins is dedicated to delivering testing services that contribute to the health and safety of society and the planet, and to its corporate responsibility to protect the environment and ensure diversity, equity, and inclusion across the entire network of Eurofins companies.

Job Description

The Laboratory Technician I, using general laboratory methods, techniques, equipment, and instrumentation in compliance with Eurofins Environment Testing America’s Quality Assurance programs and standard operating procedures, supports laboratory operations through general maintenance of laboratory and supply storage areas, equipment, instruments, and supplies. The lab does Indoor Air Quality testing. The Laboratory Technician will work in the TEM (Transmission Electron Microscopy) Department.

Essential Duties and Responsibilities

• Demonstrates and promotes the company vision
• Performs sample preparation which may include, but is not limited to, a combination of the following methods:
  • Bulk
  • AHERA
  • Soil
  • Dust
• Performs sample log in
• Perform equipment calibrations ,daily balance check, thermometer and other basic lab activities
• Maintains, cleans, prepares glassware, and other laboratory appliances for the use in TEM sample preparation Lab
• Stocks laboratory supplies
• Conducts all activities in a safe and efficient manner
• Assists other laboratory areas as needed

Qualifications

Basic Minimum Qualifications (BMQ)

Education:

High school diploma or equivalent

Experience:

High school Chemistry coursework, basic laboratory experience

Ability and/or Skills (BMQ)

• Ability to work in a fast-paced and evolving environment
• Responsible, reliable and good team player; like routine work.
• Production work
• Good communication, organizational and computer skills
• Good attention to detail
• Problem solving skills
• Ability to muti-task
• Experience handling micropipettes and tweezers is preferred

Additional Information

Requirements

• Authorization to work in the United States indefinitely without restriction or sponsorship
• Professional working proficiency in English is a requirement, including the ability to read, write and speak in English

Position is full-time working Monday - Friday 9:00 am – 5:00 pm. Occasional weekend work is needed. Candidates currently living within a commutable distance of Cary, NC are encouraged to apply.

Pay rate: $18/hr

Eurofins Environment Testing (USA) provides a compensation range for informational purposes, the actual base salary may vary based upon, but not limited to, relevant experience and skill set, base salary of internal peers, business sector, and geographic location.

As a Eurofins employee, you will become part of a company that has received national recognition as a great place to work. we offer excellent benefits including comprehensive medical coverage, life and disability insurance, 401(k) with company match, paid holidays, paid time off, and dental and vision options.

• comprehensive medical coverage
• life and disability insurance
• 401(k) with company match
• paid holidays
• paid time off
• dental and vision options
• *The benefits package offered will vary based on the employee's full-time or part-time regular status.

To learn more about Eurofins, please explore our website www.eurofinsus.com

We support your development!

Do you feel you don’t match 100% of the requirements? Don’t hesitate to apply anyway! Eurofins companies are committed to supporting your career development.

We embrace diversity!

Eurofins network of companies believe in strength and innovation through diversity, being an Equal Opportunity Employer. We prohibit discrimination against employees or applications based on gender identity and/or expression, race, nationality, age, religion, sexual orientation, disability, and everything else that makes employees of Eurofins companies unique.

Sustainability matters to us!

At Eurofins, we believe sustainability is at the heart of everything we do. Guided by our vision to be the Global Leader in “Testing for Life,” our mission to contribute to a healthier and safer world, and our core values, we are building a strong foundation for Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) initiatives. Eurofins’ commitment to sustainability begins within our own companies through a shared responsibility to people and the planet. With climate change posing an imminent threat, Eurofins and its many companies recognize their duty to proactively reduce or offset the environmental impact of essential operations while also helping our clients do the same—serving as a true ESG Enabler.

Find out more in our career page

https://careers.eurofins.com/

Company description

Eurofins Scientific is an international life sciences company, providing a unique range of analytical testing services to clients across multiple industries, to make life and our environment safer, healthier and more sustainable. From the food you eat, to the water you drink, to the medicines you rely on, Eurofins laboratories work with the biggest companies in the world to ensure the products they supply are safe, their ingredients are authentic and labelling is accurate.

The Eurofins network of companies is the global leader in food, environment, pharmaceutical and cosmetic product testing and in discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and Eurofins Scientific 2/2 March 2023 agroscience contract research services. It is one of the market leaders in certain testing and laboratory services for genomics, discovery pharmacology, forensics, advanced material sciences and in the support of clinical studies, as well as having an emerging global presence in Contract Development and Manufacturing Organisations. It also has a rapidly developing presence in highly specialised and molecular clinical diagnostic testing and in-vitro diagnostic products.

In over 35 years, Eurofins has grown from one laboratory in Nantes, France to 61,000 staff across a decentralised and entrepreneurial network of ca. 900 laboratories in 61 countries. Eurofins companies offer a portfolio of over 200,000 analytical methods to evaluate the safety, identity, composition, authenticity, origin, traceability and purity of biological substances and products.

In 2025, Eurofins generated total revenues of EUR 7.296 billion, and has been among the best performing stocks in Europe over the past 20 years.

Eurofins USA Environment Testing is a Disabled and Veteran Equal Employment Opportunity employer.